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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Chestfield
Christmas party fish and chips in Chestfield: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Festive family gatherings
- New Year parties
- Christmas socials for clubs
A chip van near Chestfield
Christmas party fish and chips in Chestfield, cooked to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons suit a chip van too, serving hot food on a chilly evening. For club and society Christmas socials and christmas fairs at schools, we can cook curry sauce, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
In winter near Chestfield, we need firm ground and light. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Let us know about coeliac disease
When service is finished, we pack up.
A hot drinks station run by your team pairs well with the van.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Chestfield?
It works for teams who can’t leave site.
Whatever the occasion in Chestfield, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Festive family gatherings
- Staff Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
If a church like Church of St John the Baptist is running a Christmas fair, a chip van is a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Nearby places to Chestfield
Other occasions in Chestfield
Chestfield questions
Do you come out to small places like Chestfield?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Chestfield close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
A chip van compared with other options
Venue Christmas packages add up. A van can be better value. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Kent, including Chestfield
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning a Christmas party in Chestfield
Chestfield is about 1 mile east of Whitstable, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Chestfield, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
With the A2990 nearby, December journeys to Chestfield are straightforward. For colleagues travelling by train, Chestfield has its own station, Chestfield & Swalecliffe station. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT5 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Maydowns Road, Chestfield Road and Woodvale Avenue, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Chestfield on the A2990, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Chestfield we cover include Swalecliffe (1 mile north), Tankerton (1 mile north-west), Radfall (1 mile south), West End (1 mile east) and Whitstable (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (3 miles east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include The Whitstable School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Where the van can park in Chestfield
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. December in Chestfield means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your Christmas party is.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your Christmas party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch